The Stanford Cardinal (1-1) aims to give the Syracuse Orange (2-0) their first season loss on Friday, September 20, at 7:30 PM ET at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. The over/under for this matchup is 58.5, with the under-favored (-120).
The Cardinals got their first win of the season when they defeated the Cal Poly Mustangs 41-7. They had a 14-7 lead at the half, but they improved on both sides of the ball to push further ahead.
Ashton Daniels completed 19 of his 23 passes for 221 yards and two touchdowns. Sedrick Irvin recorded two receptions for 92 yards, which helped move the game forward on offense. This duo should be their crucial offense heading into this game.
The Cardinal had 447 yards and 22 first downs but had a turnover. In return, they allowed the Mustangs to achieve 229 yards and 13 first downs and forced a turnover. They were able to have possession of the ball more than the Mustangs, which will be key in their battle against Orange.
They are averaging 34.0 points a game and allowing their opponents to score 20.5 points per matchup. If they can keep their averages close to this without giving the Orange momentum, they have a shot at winning.
The Orange found success in their first two games. Their latest win was a 31-28 outing over the 23rd-ranked Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Their offense was consistent enough to power through for victory, especially with solid momentum going into the half.
Kyle McCord completed 32 of 46 passes for 381 yards and four touchdowns. Oronde Gadsden II had six receptions for 93 yards and two touchdowns, which showed how potent the offense was in passing.
The Orange had 515 yards and 27 first downs. On defense, they allowed 378 yards and 19 first downs. If the Orange can play another game without a turnover, they have a great opportunity at success.
Their offense averages 34.5 points per game, while the defense allows 25.0 points from opponents. This is a similar average on paper to the Cardinal's, so both teams will likely make this a close game.
MyBookie offers the college football betting odds for the Stanford Cardinal vs. Syracuse Orange showdown. According to market trends, the Orange have a 69.2 percent chance of winning outright.
Both teams have a great shot at driving up the score in this game, as they average around 34 points a game. Both sides' defense has limited teams to about 22 points per game. At this pace, the under is likely to be met.
